In this issue:

Prayer: The seven mansions of the soul There’s a kingdom inside you, a magnificent castle filled with mystical delights and supernatural adventures. This interior castle is the domain of those willing to let go of the worldly in order to grasp the otherworldly. What is this kingdom and where can we find it?


Black Catholic: Radio journalist's road to Catholicism: Motivating people to do great things is not a skill one learns in college. It comes from experience, from hands-on contact, from a heart that truly understands. No one has experienced more of its 24 year history than Director Patricia Shelton. 
Education: St. Aloysius students: 'I felt trapped in poverty' “I can’t make it! I can’t!” These words echoed in the classrooms at St. Aloysius Academy in Bryn Mawr. Eighth-grade boys were immersed into the world of America’s poor.  
In the Parishes: This week, focus on Philadelphia South's Old Saint Mary's Parish, Philadelphia and hear about what special devotions are observed, new ministries and parish history.

Vocation Series: From the Brook: A weekly profile of members of the ordination class of 2004 from St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, Wynnewood. This week, hear from Deacon Larry Kozak.

The Word Became Flesh
Cardinal Justin Rigali's weekly column. Read it here!


Why college students lose their faith
Many well-educated Catholics seem to be going through life with a kindergarten comprehension of their own faith – and that’s especially destructive when a teen heads to college. So says the president of the Pontifical Academy for Social Science.
Will Thérèse premiere in Philly?
The feast of St. Thérèse is Oct. 1. That’s the date Leonardo di Filipi hopes for yet another miracle. It’s the date he plans to launch “Thérèse,” the next big religious film to hit the silver screen.
'How porn destroyed my marriage'
When Claudia first discovered pornography on her husband’s computer, she blew it off. “I was hurt, but deep down inside, I thought, ‘this is normal for guys.’” At least that’s what she wanted to believe.
The truth about Toomey
He’s unabashedly Catholic and pro-life so when Rep. Pat Toomey’s campaign contacted The Catholic Standard & Times about an interview with their candidate, we were intrigued.
A different way of learning
When it comes to coaching the Hammerhead Swim Team, Darvin MacDonald doesn’t like the term ‘disabled’ — even though her teen team has members with spina bifida, cerebral palsy, and other disabilities.
Homosexuality: The untold story
Beginning next week, The Catholic Standard & Times will publish a six-part series that will focus exclusively on the untold side of what is known to the medical, social, scientific and religious communities about homosexuality. This week, the introduction.

 


The Catholic Standard & Times
Issue of April 22, 2004

Young Adults: Learn to lead, join YASKI: On Sunday, May 2 at 5 p.m., the Young Adults of St. Katharine’s and St. Isaac Jogues (YASKI) will sponsor Mass in the Cathedral. Hear what keeps them strong in The CS&T's third young adult ministry profile, “Q&A with YAMs.” Story


B.Y.O.S.: Bring Your Own Self How do people forget to bring themselves? It sounds like a weird phenomenon, but it’s sadly very possible to forget the most important thing when you go away to college. Story

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